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Engineering and Environmental Geophysics

Ingenieur- und Umweltgeophysik

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jan van der Kruk, Laurent Marescot
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:06:17

Abstract

Overview and understanding of the most important geophysical methods: Potential field methods (Gravimetrics and Magnetics), Electrical and electromagnetic methods, Refraction and reflection seismics, Georadar. Discussion of survey design, sources and receivers and data processing.

Objective

Überblick und Verständnis der wichtigsten Methoden zur Erfassung und Bearbeitung von geofysikalischen Daten. Lösungsansätze zu umweltrelevanten Geosphären-Problemen in unterschiedlichstem Maßstab. Einarbeiten in Meß- und Interpretationsverfahren. Aufzeigen der Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Geofysische Methoden.

Content

Grundlagen der Geofysikalischen Methoden; Potentialfeld-Methoden (Gravimetrie und Magnetik), Elektrische und elektromagnetische Methoden, Refraktions- und Reflexions-Seismik, Georadar. Wichtige geophysikalische Parameter. Funktionsweise von Quellen und Empfängern. Prinzip der digitalen Datenaufzeichnung. Erläuterung der einzelnen Schritte der digitalen Datenverarbeitung. Ausblick auf weitergehende Methoden und Interpretationsverfahren. Beispiele von bestimmten Problemen, z.B. Deponien. Es werden auch Übungen im Gelände durchgeführt.

Resources

Lecture Notes

http://www.aug.geophys.ethz.ch/teach/iuugeophysik/iuugeophysik.html

Literature

Keary, Brooks and Hill (2002), An Introduction to Geophysical Exploration, Blackwell Science Ltd. ISBN 0-632-04929-4

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
90 Min. schriftlich; Übungen werden zur Note mitgezählt

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ingenieur- und Umweltgeophysik
  • Thu 14:15-17:00 (CAB G 11)
3 h weekly

Offered In

  • Earth Sciences Bachelor (Information on the Bachelor: )
    • BSc 5. Semester
      • Major in Geology
        • Major in Geology: Core Courses (From the list of core courses offered in winter and summer semester 26 credit points must be aquired.)
        • Major in Geology: Electives (From the offered elective courses in spring and fall term 9 credits must be acquired. Primarily courses from the core courses of BSc Earth Sciences have to be selected. Other elective courses from the ETH and University of Zurich are possible, however they must be granted by the advisor of geology (Professor W. Winkler). Courses of the paleontology of the University of Zurich (further offer under ): The following courses from the offer of the UZH are available:)
      • Major in Geophysics
        • Major in Geophysics: Core Courses (From the list of core courses offered in winter and summer semester 26 credit points must be aquired.)
        • Major in Geophysics: Electives (From the offered credit points in the winter and summer semester 15 KP have to be aquired. In the winter semester primary courses from the list of core courses from the BSc Earth Science should be chosen. Other courses from the entire choice of ETH and UZH courses are possible, however must be approved by the Fachberater Geophysics (Prof. E. Kissling).)